Comments on: Pre-Launch Zune News http://cybernetnews.com/pre-launch-zune-news/ Technology News Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:03:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ryanhttp://cybernetnews.com/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122649 Ryan Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:21:43 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/11/12/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122649 I'm surprised that they ditched the 5 star system because that's almost become universal when organizing music. And no auto-playlists? That's nuts. I would die without a feature like that. I’m surprised that they ditched the 5 star system because that’s almost become universal when organizing music. And no auto-playlists? That’s nuts. I would die without a feature like that.

]]> By: netster007xhttp://cybernetnews.com/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122535 netster007x Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:41:40 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/11/12/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122535 OK, I'm a Zune 30GB (v1) owner, and here's how it works for anyone curious. Download the Zune 2 software from the site Ryan posted in Daily Downloads (http://www.zune.net/en-us/products/zunesoftware/download.htm). Install it (make sure the Zune device is not connected). Then run the software and connect the Zune device. It will prompt to update the firmware.The new Software and Firmware is awesome! Some changes could take some getting used to, but I think I'll like them. The old software would hang for several seconds when connecting my device. Now, the very polished looking interface is very fast. The new Zune firmware looks great too. Podcast support is awesome!There are 2 things I don't like about the new software: The 5pt rating system was trashed in favor of a no good like it/don't like it 2pt rating. The other thing is they cut support for Auto-Playlists (which let you add rules like added w/in last 2 weeks, or rated 4+stars, or by this, that, or the other band). They were very useful, and it's too bad to see them go. Anther thing that is really just an observation is that Zune device sounds are so faint you can rarely hear them. OK, I’m a Zune 30GB (v1) owner, and here’s how it works for anyone curious. Download the Zune 2 software from the site Ryan posted in Daily Downloads ([zune.net]). Install it (make sure the Zune device is not connected). Then run the software and connect the Zune device. It will prompt to update the firmware.

The new Software and Firmware is awesome! Some changes could take some getting used to, but I think I’ll like them. The old software would hang for several seconds when connecting my device. Now, the very polished looking interface is very fast. The new Zune firmware looks great too. Podcast support is awesome!

There are 2 things I don’t like about the new software: The 5pt rating system was trashed in favor of a no good like it/don’t like it 2pt rating. The other thing is they cut support for Auto-Playlists (which let you add rules like added w/in last 2 weeks, or rated 4+stars, or by this, that, or the other band). They were very useful, and it’s too bad to see them go. Anther thing that is really just an observation is that Zune device sounds are so faint you can rarely hear them.

]]> By: netster007xhttp://cybernetnews.com/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122500 netster007x Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:49:06 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/11/12/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122500 Wow. I accidentally clicked [Marketplace] and it says to upgrade Zune software to view it. It also says the new market place has DRM-free MP3's! Good for them. Looks like everyone's getting on that bandwagon. Also, it shows pics of Zune 30GB w/ new firmware on software site, so I guess I'm supposed to download it manually.Screenshots of the software look real nice. I hope using it is intuitive. Also, I hope I can get the Diggnation podcast now. Wow. I accidentally clicked [Marketplace] and it says to upgrade Zune software to view it. It also says the new market place has DRM-free MP3′s! Good for them. Looks like everyone’s getting on that bandwagon. Also, it shows pics of Zune 30GB w/ new firmware on software site, so I guess I’m supposed to download it manually.

Screenshots of the software look real nice. I hope using it is intuitive. Also, I hope I can get the Diggnation podcast now.

]]> By: Ryanhttp://cybernetnews.com/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122492 Ryan Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:42:12 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/11/12/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122492 <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-122477" rel="nofollow">netster007x wrote:</a><blockquote>It’s after 5PM Pacific and still says “Firmware is up to date.” Now I’m debating whether I should manually download the Zune 2 software you linked to in Daily Downloads, or wait for auto updates. I’m a little skeptical that Zune 2 software may not do the firmware update.</blockquote></div> That's a good question. I could be wrong but I thought that you would need to have to Zune 2 software installed to get the new firmware. I don't have a Zune to try it out on though. netster007x wrote:
It’s after 5PM Pacific and still says “Firmware is up to date.” Now I’m debating whether I should manually download the Zune 2 software you linked to in Daily Downloads, or wait for auto updates. I’m a little skeptical that Zune 2 software may not do the firmware update.

That’s a good question. I could be wrong but I thought that you would need to have to Zune 2 software installed to get the new firmware. I don’t have a Zune to try it out on though.

]]> By: netster007xhttp://cybernetnews.com/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122477 netster007x Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:22:55 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/11/12/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122477 It's after 5PM Pacific and still says "Firmware is up to date." Now I'm debating whether I should manually download the Zune 2 software you linked to in Daily Downloads, or wait for auto updates. I'm a little skeptical that Zune 2 software may not do the firmware update. It’s after 5PM Pacific and still says “Firmware is up to date.” Now I’m debating whether I should manually download the Zune 2 software you linked to in Daily Downloads, or wait for auto updates. I’m a little skeptical that Zune 2 software may not do the firmware update.

]]> By: Ryanhttp://cybernetnews.com/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122283 Ryan Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:53:42 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/11/12/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122283 Microsoft likes to push things out at noon (Central Time I think) so that is probably when you should expect to see it. They may also roll it out over a period of time so that everyone isn't downloading it at the same time. Microsoft likes to push things out at noon (Central Time I think) so that is probably when you should expect to see it. They may also roll it out over a period of time so that everyone isn’t downloading it at the same time.

]]> By: Googlehttp://cybernetnews.com/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122271 Google Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:21:36 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/11/12/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122271 Got news we'll get it tomorrow o well.... :cry: Got news we’ll get it tomorrow o well…. :cry:

]]> By: netster007xhttp://cybernetnews.com/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122267 netster007x Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:12:13 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/11/12/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122267 I'm wondering when we'll get the new firmware. I've got a Zune 30GB (aka Zune 1) and I tried "check for Zune device updates" but nothing yet. I’m wondering when we’ll get the new firmware. I’ve got a Zune 30GB (aka Zune 1) and I tried “check for Zune device updates” but nothing yet.

]]> By: Googlehttp://cybernetnews.com/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122253 Google Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:24:29 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/11/12/pre-launch-zune-news/#comment-122253 Do old Zunes get the firmware tonight? Do old Zunes get the firmware tonight?

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